IMF forecasts modest economic recovery for Bangladesh

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh’s economy will experience a modest recovery in the current fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26).

According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, released today, the multilateral lender forecasted that Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth could reach 4.9 percent in FY26. This anticipated growth marks an increase from the 3.8 percent recorded in the previous year FY25.In addition to GDP growth, the multilateral lender has provided projections regarding inflation.

The IMF projected that Bangladesh’s inflation is expected to fall to 8.42 percent in FY26. Inflation is then expected to ease further, reaching 5.06 percent in the subsequent fiscal year. The Washington-based lender also laid emphasis on several challenges that must be addressed. These challenges include the need for better reform implementation and concerns related to a slower-than-expected fall in inflation.

The IMF also highlighted constraints in energy supply and the risk of potential trade disruptions stemming from global policy uncertainty.